INTL434 Final Exam: Global Power Dynamics and International Relations
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INTL434 Final Exam: Global Power Dynamics and International Relations
INTL434 Final Exam Short Essay/Written Assignment – Zihala
Instructions:
Answer each of the following in one or two sentences; just answer the question that is asked.
Answer directly on this page below each question. When you are finished, upload the file
under the Assignments link. This must be finished by Sunday at 11:59pm Eastern or you will
get a zero – no exceptions.
1. Perkovich (Is India a Major Power?) discusses India’s “vibrant representative democracy” yet
he highlights the problems caused by its diversity that could easily degenerate into civil conflict
and disorder. Why? What does he identify as the problems? And why can’t these problems be
fixed with a representative democracy that represents all the groups in India’s population?
Answer: Perkovich argues that India’s diversity creates challenges such as regional tensions,
religious conflict, and socioeconomic disparities, which can destabilize the country. A
representative democracy cannot resolve these problems because political representation
does not address the deep-rooted identity-based conflicts and disparities between groups.
2. In two articles on India, Mohan (Balancing Interests and Values) and Schaffer (Building a New
Partnership), the differences in India's relationship with the US during the Clinton and Bush II
administrations is highlighted as very significant. What do these authors say are the
differences and what caused them? Which administration did India prefer and why?
Answer: Mohan highlights that during Clinton’s administration, India focused on economic growth,
while Bush II emphasized security and counterterrorism. India preferred Bush II’s administration
because it viewed the U.S. as a more reliable partner for its strategic goals and global ambitions.
3. Deng and Moore (China Views Globalization) discuss China’s view of globalization as
originally pertaining only to economic matters. In recent years China has come to see the
value of globalization concerning issues of security and international politics. Why do the
Chinese now hold the different view of globalization? Why do they prefer a multipolar world?
Answer:
China now sees globalization beyond economics, considering its political and security implications
due to its growing global influence. They prefer a multipolar world to avoid domination by any single
superpower, ensuring they can maintain greater autonomy and influence in international matters.
4. Wu Xinbo (The Promise and Limitations of a Sino-US Relationship) opines that the new global
threat of terrorism has made China rethink its participation in the proliferation of nuclear
weapons. Why the change in attitude and what are the Chinese doing differently?
Answer: China's attitude towards nuclear proliferation changed due to the global threat of
terrorism, which made them reconsider the risks associated with nuclear weapons in unstable
regions. China is focusing on diplomacy and nonproliferation efforts to ensure regional security
while reducing the threat of nuclear escalation.
5. Wallender (Russian Transimperialism) defines the two directions Russia could go as
postimperial and neoimperial. Define these terms and the advantage/disadvantage of Russia
going one way or the other.
INTL434 Final Exam Short Essay/Written Assignment – Zihala
Instructions:
Answer each of the following in one or two sentences; just answer the question that is asked.
Answer directly on this page below each question. When you are finished, upload the file
under the Assignments link. This must be finished by Sunday at 11:59pm Eastern or you will
get a zero – no exceptions.
1. Perkovich (Is India a Major Power?) discusses India’s “vibrant representative democracy” yet
he highlights the problems caused by its diversity that could easily degenerate into civil conflict
and disorder. Why? What does he identify as the problems? And why can’t these problems be
fixed with a representative democracy that represents all the groups in India’s population?
Answer: Perkovich argues that India’s diversity creates challenges such as regional tensions,
religious conflict, and socioeconomic disparities, which can destabilize the country. A
representative democracy cannot resolve these problems because political representation
does not address the deep-rooted identity-based conflicts and disparities between groups.
2. In two articles on India, Mohan (Balancing Interests and Values) and Schaffer (Building a New
Partnership), the differences in India's relationship with the US during the Clinton and Bush II
administrations is highlighted as very significant. What do these authors say are the
differences and what caused them? Which administration did India prefer and why?
Answer: Mohan highlights that during Clinton’s administration, India focused on economic growth,
while Bush II emphasized security and counterterrorism. India preferred Bush II’s administration
because it viewed the U.S. as a more reliable partner for its strategic goals and global ambitions.
3. Deng and Moore (China Views Globalization) discuss China’s view of globalization as
originally pertaining only to economic matters. In recent years China has come to see the
value of globalization concerning issues of security and international politics. Why do the
Chinese now hold the different view of globalization? Why do they prefer a multipolar world?
Answer:
China now sees globalization beyond economics, considering its political and security implications
due to its growing global influence. They prefer a multipolar world to avoid domination by any single
superpower, ensuring they can maintain greater autonomy and influence in international matters.
4. Wu Xinbo (The Promise and Limitations of a Sino-US Relationship) opines that the new global
threat of terrorism has made China rethink its participation in the proliferation of nuclear
weapons. Why the change in attitude and what are the Chinese doing differently?
Answer: China's attitude towards nuclear proliferation changed due to the global threat of
terrorism, which made them reconsider the risks associated with nuclear weapons in unstable
regions. China is focusing on diplomacy and nonproliferation efforts to ensure regional security
while reducing the threat of nuclear escalation.
5. Wallender (Russian Transimperialism) defines the two directions Russia could go as
postimperial and neoimperial. Define these terms and the advantage/disadvantage of Russia
going one way or the other.
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